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PA34 4AJ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Oban South and the Isles

Argyll and Bute, Oban South and the Isles

Heat: LowerAir quality: Low

Climate risk summary for PA34 4AJ

Heat risk is Lower. Air quality is Low at PM2.5 3.8 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR).

What is the flood risk in PA34 4AJ?

An official flood-risk band is not available for PA34 4AJ in the current dataset releases used by LocalRisk. This is a data-coverage gap rather than a low-risk rating. For a property-level reading, SEPA's flood maps cover every address in Scotland.

How is the air quality in PA34 4AJ?

Air quality at PA34 4AJ is rated Low, based on Defra UK-AIR annual mean PM2.5 data. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) comes primarily from road traffic, industry, and domestic burning. Long-term exposure above the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health risks. Buyers and renters in higher air quality risk areas may wish to consider whether the property is near busy roads or industrial sources.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for PA34 4AJ draws on four official UK open data sources: SEPA flood mapping, Met Office UKCP18 climate projections, Defra UK-AIR PM2.5 monitoring, and British Geological Survey GeoClimate subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers Argyll and Bute and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Argyll and Bute area

Argyll and Bute has a predominantly coastal and upland landscape and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by Atlantic weather systems and varied topography.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for PA34 4AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/PA344AA, and you can compare PA34 4AJ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.